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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1962

Page

20

Begum recalls Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan photography tricks

In Cannes Earl Wilson reports from a cocktail party where the Begum, widow of Aly Khan and former Miss France, recalls Rita Hayworth and Aly’s photographer chases. She notes their clever ploys to slip photographers by dressing a housemaid as Rita and inviting cameras through gate access. The conversation touches on Elizabeth Taylor and the Begum’s own elegance and diamonds.

Begum France Aly Khan Richard Burton Rita Hayworth Rita Aly

Pet Show Pros and Cons for a Pekingese Puppy

Reader asks about showing a registered six week old Pekingese female. Experts note no shows for puppies under 4 to 5 months. entry can begin when fully developed to gauge show potential. Puppy shows may yield a prize or two and judges' feedback. showing is an affordable weekend hobby with one winner per contest. Dr Moller offers pet care books for best questions mailed to the paper.

R. D. Parker St. Johns, Mich Dr. Moller

Tobacco Winds Up 350 Years

Jamestown marks 330 years of tobacco, from its 1612 role in saving the colony to its spread of English liberties. Catherine Barnes unveiled a Pocahontas descendant statue of Elizabeth I as part of the ceremony, while George W. Allen of the Tobacco Institute recounts early Rolfe experiments with Spanish tobacco and the colony’s survival through trade and diplomacy.

Jamestown America Jamestown Foundation Catherine Barnes Martinsville Pocahontas England John Smith John Rolfe Rolfe George W. Allen Tobacco Institute State Department London Virginia Company Bermuda Old Country James I Elizabeth Hell

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